Occupational Therapy Practitioners’ Role in Addressing Period Poverty
Period poverty is defined as a lack of or inability to access menstrual products such as sanitary napkins (pads), cups, liners, and tampons. It also includes the inability to afford or procure medications to alleviate cramps, PMS, or a heavy flow associated with fibroids or clots. Period poverty is rarely addressed by OT practitioners, yet
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